Communion Service and Decoration Day Notices
Bloomfield notes report a Presbyterian Sabbath service and preparatory events led by Rev. MelLeod with assistance from Rev. Bedie of Allegheny. Decoration day observed with speeches by Judge Mansfield and Nev. J. McD. Hervey, plus community visits, concerts, and local weddings, schooling events, and town hall programs in Wayne Township and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Steubenville
Nev
J. McD
Hervey
Eldredge
McKisney Thompson
Famiy
Jewett
D. C
Prank Copeland
Della Hunter
Wellsborg
W. Vu
Maude Heney
M. Hervey
William Leech
Reed
Mills
W. C. Cookson
Harry Thompson
Jewels
W. D. Lightell
Mies Maude Sanders
Steub
Sue Mergrail
Mingo
Lucas & Son
Stev. J. McD. Hervey
Providencs
K. L
Bis
Wayne Township
Mary Loens
Verain Laieas
Bloomingdale Town Hall
Osage Folks Visit Knox and Steubenville Social News
Long farm well visit near Knox over Sunday. Clyde and ten Steubenville trip on Friday. J Clarke and Lena shopping in Steubenville Monday. Swickard kin visiting Medina county. Elizabeth Reed from Toronto guest of Della Swickard. A Watt improving after sickness. Oliver Jackman visiting relatives near Richmond. Mrs J F Clark and Crayce with J H Cooper family Tuesday. Twenty seven youths enjoyed hay wagon ride to Big Yellow Creek with fishing. Picnic and fish counted by the group. Mills provided music. Attendees include Wilma Crawford Anna Crawford Emma Simpson Pearl McClelland Ethel Watt Ahna Wiles Carrie Dodds Grayce Swickard Lena Clarke Grace Dila Swwick, Elizabeth Reed, Howard Jackman, Oliver Jackman, McClelland, William John, Will John, Frank John, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSAGE
Knox
Thes
Clyde
Ten
Steubenville
Elreva
J. Clarke
Lena
John G. Swickard
Medina County
Elizabeth Reed
Toronto
Della Swickard
A. Watt
Oliver C. Jackman
Welleville
Richmond
J. F. Clark
Crayce
J. H. Cooper
Big Yellow Creek
Joly
J. A. Swickard
John Swickard
Bula Warren
Grace
Dila
Val “Swickard
Howard
Oliver Jackman
McClelland
William
Fred John
Will
Frank
Warrentown Headlines and Local Social Notes
Warrentown report highlights the Rayland band visit and a funeral for Edward Neely in Rayland. Local residents attended events in Columbus and Steubenville, with several visitors from Martina Ferry, Brilliant, Short Creek, Pittshore, Smithfield, Kim Grove, and Wheeling. The local baseball club defeated Rush Run on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrentown
Rayland
Edward Neely
George Condon
Columbus
Charles Pelain
Martina Ferry
Anna
Nora Billingsley
Cash Fulton
Steubenville
John Billingsley
James Wileen
Brilliant
Low Clow
Short Creek
W. Va
Mary Pierce
Pittshore
Sara Welsh
Messrs. Cramer
Naylor
Smithfield
H. O. Shannon
J. G. MacAdams
Annapolis Frost Touches Area Amid Local News and Dedicatory Events
Light frost covered many spots in Annapolis this morning with no damage reported. Local social notes mention visits by Jewett friends, Mrs. Fulton and daughter Eva shopping, and marriage cards for Moss Lillie Johnston and John Johnston of Toronto. The M. B. church reopened May 24 after repairs, with a dedicatory sermon by Dr. C. A. Manchester and artful work by T. W. Purns. Various residents visited Steubenville, Pittsburg, and East Springfield, while two May 30 ball games were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Manchester
T. W. Purns
Steubenville
A. W. Gruber
Cleveland
Rose Davidsen
Ada Kirkpatrick
East Springfield
Gvesia
Aed
T. W. Miser
George A. Miser
McKee
Nan Ferrell
Shultz
Ir. Steubenville
Henry Cortwright
Dennison
Cortwright
John J. Gruber
Pittsburg
George Gruber
Main Street
Robert Shulta
J. W. Ferrell
Wiliam Polen
Stahl
Jewett
Hettie Shielda
Pberghols
Walter Miser
MeIntire
Shane
Friends
Jane Johnson
New Philadelphia
Carroll
Messrs. Allen and
Marshal
Amsterdam
Harry Miller
Berghoma
Manchester
Stenhervile
Miller
Rankin
A.W Graber
Decoration Day Exercises at Smithfield 1906 Remembered
Decoration Day at Smithfield featured veterans marching from Post Headquarters at 1 30 pm led by the Smithfield cornet band and youngsters Alvina Schmidt and Ethel Dishone in Stars and Stripes costumes. They joined schoolchildren at Village Hall with flowers as Fred Schmidt commanded. A large detail of union miners from Bradley joined the procession, signaling peace beneath the American emblem amid ongoing labor tensions between union miners and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Fred Schmidt
Bradley
America
Cleveland
Memorial Day Remembrance in the Village
Citizens gather at Friends' cemetery and the northern cemetery to lay tributes on fallen soldiers. A large Memorial Day program follows with a choir, readings, and a patriotic address by Rev. John McKey. The Dan McCook Post vows to honor veterans with annual graveside decorations on May 30 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Wm. Davidson
T. B. Vermillion
George Graham
Edith Naylor
Misa Ethel Naylor
J. W. Naylor
Frank Hicks
W. B. Logan
Prestyterian Church
J. J. Criswell
Little Silk
Marguerite Ford
Nellie McClain
John McKey
Bradley
Grimes
Dan McCook
Rush Run Ohio notes locals visiting and mining updates
In Rush Run Ohio and nearby areas residents travel to and from Mountaville West Virginia and Yorkville while reports mention Jennie Harris and family visiting Folainsbee West Virginia. William Haymaker returns from California saying Ohio wins over westward allure. Cleveland Press man Hunt updates Pom Run strike and local mining remains quiet with orderly worker conduct. Decoration services at Warrenton postponed due to time. Telephone line up the run nearing operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Run
Ohio
Steubenville
Mra
Jennie Harris
Folainsbee
W. Va
William Barens
Ed. Wayt
Mountaville
A. J. Linn
Brilant
D. Peek
Sarah Thee
Yorkville
William Haymaker
California
Hunt
Cleveland Press
Esquire Peek
Newunion
Etree Todev
Roe & Fire
Blye
Fen
Blythe Coal Company
Hazel Dell News: Typhoid Fever Update and Community Notes
Mrs G J Jewell was with her daughter Mrs Chester Blackburn as typhoid symptoms eased. D H Welday returned from Wellsville and New Lisbon after settling Equitable Life claims. John Trimmer repaired roads with a township scraper aided by farmers. Henry Schaub of Mt Peasant Pa visited family and takes up mechanical studies and baseball. Wesday returned from Hopedale where he saw his daughter. Local youths toured the elephant and drank red lemonade with guardians present. R J Ferguson and wife called on Mrs Virginia Waltay. Pat remains anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Jewell
Chester Blackburn
D. H. Welday
Wellsville
New Lisbon
John Trimmer
Henry Schaub
Mt. Peasant
Wesday
Hopedale
Papa
Mamma
R. J. Ferguson
Commencement Near Tuesday Evening at Boonsfield
Local notices report Ierson commencement near Tuesday evening at Boonsfield with admiraion free at Fernwood. May 29 Mrs Robert Holmes was hospitalized in Pittsburry for an operation this week. Loftus injured by a runaway horse team. Circus attendance in Steubenville noted. Wheat prize won by John Gaulteii. James Kirk erecting a new dwelling near Long's church. Rain promises better oats and hay crop. Eldridge to preach to Bloomingdale Patrons on June 10 at 8 pm in Bloomfield M E church. Howard Floyd hauling hay from J B Thompson farm. Lucie F pacing mare rumored sold for a handsome sum. W F M S festival planned on Long's church lawn May 4 Cupid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood
Robert Holmes
Pittsburry
Simon Lofius
Loftus
Steubenville
John Gaulteii
James Kirk
Long's Church
Ringers
John
Smithfield
Eldridge
Bloomingdale Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Wintersville Grange
M. E
Bloomfield
Howard Floyd and Company
Salem Township School Closes Term with Gala Day
May 25, 1906 marked the close of the term at Kansas Subdistrict No. 6 Salem township. Guests arrived at 10, former classmates reunited, and a decorated room held sweet locust blossoms. A fine bouquet and refreshments framed recitals before the guests departed at 4, hoping for a return of the teacher in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Township
Kansas Subdistrict No
Fes
Local Social Roundup From Bacon Ridge Area
Mr and Mrs Matthew Stephenson of Bacon Ridge visited H W Walker last week. S M Kirk went to Alliance while Mrs Martha McMasters and Florence visited W F Rutledge. Corda Walker and Grace Rutledge shopped at Mast Springfield. Rev James Rutledge and wife of Leetonia called on relatives. M M Williams did carpenter work for Fletcher Powers. Vincent Melntire and Otto Mavener attended the Steubenville circus. J B Stephenson and wife visited the Kirk family last week. William Forsythe of Toronto was there on business one day last week.
Funeral of W. B. McLaughlin Noted in Adens Area
A large gathering attended the funeral for W. B. McLaughlin of Adens. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heary of Martins Ferry visited last week, while Mrs. Aseneth Parkinson attended a Steubenville convention. Several others from nearby towns were noted visiting, with various church and installation events planned including isney Fork U P Church services and a presbytery meeting to install Rev. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McLaughlin
Adens
Arthur Heary
Martin’s Ferry
Aseneth Parkinson
Steubenville
Wcoe
Charlie Smith
Hopedale
Erma Crambler
Green. C
Daniels
William Barkhurst
Bridgeport
Isney Fork U. P
G. BE. Henderson
Wadd’e
Unity, D
Henderson
Smithfield notices of improvements and local gains
Smithfield residents report Mrs. Noble Lewis adding a modern veranda and fresh paint to her home. She also gave her three children a building lot. M J Lewis is nearing completion on a house by Johnson Bros. Mrs Conaway, formerly of this place, is seriously ill. W Carr buys East avenue property. Margie McKinney and Miss Hale visit from Wheeling for the show. John Rinker builds near Wabash station. W Moore thrives in passenger transfer. Jacob Welday and wife were in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Lewis
W. Carr
T. Purviance
Margie McKinney
Miss Hale
Wheeling
John Rinker
Wabash Station
W. Moore
Hackman
Jacob Welday
Big Sale of Coal Lands Dominates Warren Township Deeds
A week’s record includes the Portland Coal Company paying 42000 for 475 acres of coal land in Warren township to the Gibson Coal Company. Additional deeds include transfers of real estate and lots across city areas such as Amsterdam Brilliant Mingo Junction and Millvale, with sums ranging from 20 to 900 dollars, and several township land transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Township
Portland Coal Company
Gibson Coal Company
John Mckey
Joseph Weinstein
Mary J. Burns
Emma F. Smith
Amsterdam
Howard W. Dawson
Herman J. Dawson
Cross Creek Township
Joseph Rensi
Rupert Lehoerky
Wayne Township
Samuel Henderson
Michael Gallagher
Mt. Pleasant
Portland Coal Co
Gibson Coal Co
Annie Cox
Lucas Walters
Brilliant
Matthew 8. Miller
Ralph B. Cohen
Lucile Delacretaz
Sheriff
Ellen Gallagher
Max Gelb
Mingo Junction
Plummer
Crossley
Mary C. Thompson
Mt. Pleasant Township
Alfred D. Cass
Lafayette Bowman
Dillonvale
William M. Kerr
David H. Burk
Brush Creek Township
John C. Lashley
Vella Allender Real Estate
la Belleview
Local residents visit and tribute to late citizen James Radston
Lou James visits city for a few days while Wiley Duval recovers from pneumonia. Mrs Frank Carson visits her parents J Kitheart and wife. Mr Johnson Mehollin departed this life on May 26. James Radston, esteemed citizen and Christian Church member, died of heart trouble leaving a wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou James
Wiley Duval
Frank Carson
J. Kitheart
Johnson Mehollin
Llie
James Radston
Election Day News From Amsterdam and Nearby Towns
On Tuesday Amsterdam voters went to the polls while Rev Rutledge is scheduled to speak on Monday night in the streets. May 28 is noted. Local residents on sick lists, including Mrs Stein, Mrs Wagner, and Mrs A B Hess, show slow improvement. Charles Hess traveled through Harlem Springs with cattle last Friday. Brook Allen attended the Steubenville circus, as did Charley Whitworth and family. James Mayes, ill for three weeks, can return to work, and H Rankin is slowly improving after two months. Robert Gordon of Bergholz transacted business here last Saturday. A large portion of citizens visited Alliance Tuesday to feed the elephant. The 10 o'clock town girls reportedly stay out a bit later. Go to Herman Knox for saw milling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Rutledge
Stein
Wagner
Charles Hess
Harlem Springs
Brook/Allen
Steubenville
James Mayes
A. B. Hess
Charley Whitworth
Herman Knox
R. F. Wikin
Robert Gordon
Bergholz
Alliance
H. Rankin
Ben
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Simeon Stone
Mr and Mrs Simeon Stone living north of Adena observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on May 25, 1966. About fifty guests came, a sumptuous dinner was served, and Rev O M Peoples presented gifts including chairs, a large grapher, chinaware, money, and a gold clock. Distanced guests included William Stone and wife from Richville, Burnhall from Unionport, Culbertson from New Athens, Harry Naylor, and Baker and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Stone
Adena
0. M. Peoples
William
Uhrichsville
Burnhall
Unionport
Culbertson
New Athens
Harry Naylor
Baker
Roy Virtue Returns From Week With Relatives
Roy Virtue returns home after a pleasant week visiting relatives in Dennison and Abbichsville. Mr and Mrs FP Frank Mr and Mrs BA Wade of Bart Liverpool were guests in the city for Decoration Day with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Virtue
Dennison
Abbichsville
M. FP. Frank
B. A. Wade
Bart
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Hisrich in Canal Dover
Mrs Elizabeth Hisrich dies after a week of illness at age about eighty in Canal Dover. Widow of Conrad Hisrich, she lived with her daughter Mrs Mettenberger on the North Side. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph's church and will be buried beside her husband after services. Survived by four children Frances Gerber Eliza beth Mettenberger Emma Cox Henry Hisrich eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hisrich
B. W. Mettenberger
Father Slattery
Conrad Hisrich
Canal Dover
Hesse
Germany
North Side
Mettenberger
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Frances Gerber
Elizabeth Mettenberger
Steubenville
Emma Cox
Henry Hisrich
Deaths of Squire McLaughlin and Gabriel Castor
Squire William McLaughlin of Smithfield township died at Adena on Saturday aged about 70. He long served as justice of the peace, suffered a stroke two years ago, and his son R. R. McLaughlin succeeded him. Surviving children include Audley, Anna, Hugh, Ola, R. Lewis, and Robert. Gabriel Thomas Castor died at his sister Mrs. Faulds home at 449 South Fifth Street, aged fourteen years, two months, and twenty one days, after a yearlong illness with consumption. He leaves his mother Mrs. James Frady and siblings James Castor, Mrs. Faulds, Mrs. Pickering, and Suzie Castor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McLaughlin
Squire William McLaughlin
Smithfield Township
Adena
R. Melaughlin
Audrey McLaughlin
Massillon
Squire McLaughlin
U. P. Church
J. Audley
Anna
Hugh
Ola
Wm. Grove
R. Lewis
Robert
Gabriel Thomas Castor
John Faulds
South Fifth Street
James Frady
Harry Castor
Pellvernon
Faulds
James Castor
Steubenville
Pickering
Suzie Castor
Dravesburg
Probate Court Proceedings and Estate Filings Summary
In solvent debtor matters, exemptions and homestead rulings were granted. Ohio v. Varnetto pleads guilty with a 20 day jail term. Inventories, appraisements, and distributions were filed for Wm. J. Watt, Wm. B. Lowery, and others with administrators and bonds. Cases set for hearings include Steubenville & Wheeling Traction Co. v Medill and others. births and deaths records completed, covering March 31 1905 to March 31 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Leas
Hell
Carl Smith
Ohio
Steve Varnetto
Tony Bullon
Cohen
Wm. J. Watt
Salem Township
Erskine
Josiah C. Anit
Wm. B. Jewett
Columbus
J.indust and
Westervelt
Jennie A. Lowery
Wm. B. Lowery
Smithfield Township
Gregg
Steubenville & Wheeling Traction Co
Wm. Medill
Erskine Medill
Ellsworth Peis
Common Pleas Court
Naylor
James
Cleman
Barbara Fulton
Gruber
Elizabeth O'Neal
Steubenville
Elza D. Simms
McClave
Jordan
Edward Hele
Frank Hale
Histon
Samuel G. Frnton
Medill
Russell Coal & Mining Co
Wm. A. Byron
Birth Statistics Highlight Local Demographics
The report shows 646 boys and 603 girls born, with 22 colored births and 235 in Steubenville. Toronto and Mingo Junction record 130 and 114 births respectively, while Dillonvale counts 112 and Irondale 0. Smithfield reports 44. there were 17 twin pairs and 10 illegitimate births, noting a year over year rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Toronto
Mingo Junction
Dillonvale
Irondale
Smithfield
Liquor Store Sold and Plans for Move to Los Angeles
Frank Collins has sold the liquor store inherited from A. E. Fritchie and disposed of a valuable Columbus corner business block with a wholesale liquor and cigar business. He will lease valuable properties in Columbus for years, planning to move to Los Angeles to make his future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Collins
A. E. Fritchie
Columbus
Los Angeles
Local Socials Note Memorial Day Visits and Guests
Mrs John Donah of Fast Liverpool spent Memorial Day with her mother Mrs Kroblock of North Sixth street Miss Wright vocal teacher at Adring College and Prof Cluff instrumental instructor of the same institution were in the city Decoration Day guests of John Bristol a former student at Adrian Mrs Andrew Rehm of Wheeling is spending a week in the city guest of her sister Mrs C W Rooke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donah
Fast
Liverpool
Kroblock
North Sixth Street
Wright
Adring College
Prof
Cluff
John Bristol
Adrian
Andrew Rehm
Wheeling
C. W. Rooke
Parole Hearing Notice for John Slaga at Ohio State Reformatory
Notice states prisoner John Slaga may be considered for parole. Superintendent and Chaplain may recommend to the Board of Managers for a hearing on or after June 19, 1906, under the rules governing paroles from the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slaga
Ohio State Reformatory
Board of Managers
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Mount Pleasant Ohio
Notice of appointment of Charles S. Portsh as administrator of Charles Vernon deceased in Mt Pleasant township Jefferson County Ohio dated May 28 1996. Includes public sale of a 75 barrel Wolfe Gyrator Mill in Dillonvale Jefferson County Ohio on June 27 1906 at 1 PM with W L Cole as general merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chares Vernon
Mt. Pleasant Township
Jefferson, County
Ohio
Charles S. Portsh
Dillonvale
Jeffern County
O’cloeck
Dillonvale Milling Co
W. L. Cole
Sheriff Sale Notice for Melton Scott Property
Dunlavy F Vorheers, sheriff, will auction on Friday June 15 19 6 at 1 pm at the defendant Melton Scott home three miles northeast of Richmond. Personal property includes a Huber thresher and separator traction engine grain drill Deering equipment multiple implements two mares a Clydesdale colt three cows hogs and pigs a road wagon six acres of wheat and twenty acres of oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Scott
A. D
Melon Scott
Richmond
Huber
Huber Traction
Empire Grain
Deering
Clydesdale
Durham
Dunlavy F. Vorheers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Marton
J. O. Eldredge
Georgia Wallace
Pauline Latto
R. L. Buchanan
Resay
Harry R. Crabb
Ouanita
Myrtle’ Crabb
Margaret Crable
Music—Orchestra
Andress
D. L. Buchanan
Mosie
EB. M. Crawford
Mary Morton
J. B. Mullan
Scie
College
Swickard
John Clarke
David Yoenm
Thomas Milis
Ierson
Boonsfield
Admiraion
Updegraff
Probate Court
W. C. Brown
Jef
James M. Adams
Amanda
Robinson
Jefferson County
Court House
Steuhenville
George W. Adams
This County
Wabash Railroad
Dunlavy Vorhees
P. P. Lewis
Wkly
Board of Education
Fair Play
Florencedale
Witch Hazel
Wayne Towrsnin
Edwin M. Crawford
Boomingdale
Roy L. MacClare
Maintiff
McClave & McClave
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